Staff Update 06/07/21

Last updated on January 4th, 2022 at 03:38 pm

In today’s update:

  • Self-isolation process for staff contacted by Test and Trace
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Drop-in Clinics – 8 weeks for 2nd dose
  • Trust to feature on Good Morning Britain

Self-isolation process for staff contacted by Test and Trace

The referral form to the Self Isolation Team and has been updated to reflect staff that have been in close contact with a COVID-19 positive person.

Should a member of staff be informed by NHS test and Trace or a member of the public, that they have been in close contact with a positive person please follow
 “The process for staff that have been in close contact with a COVID-19 positive person” – click here to view (password: STHKcovid19): https://covid.sthk.nhs.uk/self-isolation-guidance/

If you have any enquires please contact: Self.Isolation@sthk.nhs.uk


COVID-19 Vaccination Drop-in Clinics – 8 weeks for second dose

Anyone over the age of 18 can now bring their 2nd dose of the vaccination forward, as long as there has been 8 weeks since their first vaccination.

Anyone who requires their first or second dose vaccination can attend the Mass Vaccination Centre at St Helens Rugby Ground between 8am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-7pm, with no need for an appointment.

Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca are all available for second doses.

Please can managers share this information with staff who do not have access to email


Trust to feature on Good Morning Britain

The Trust is to feature on Good Morning Britain, ITV, tomorrow morning 7th July, from 6am.

The article will be highlighting the importance of the vaccination programme as the country looks ahead to restrictions lifting, and will feature interviews with patients currently being treated for COVID-19 and the staff providing their care.